Flea and Worm control
It is important to make sure that pets are regularly wormed.
Kittens and puppies must always be thoroughly wormed when they first arrive as roundworms are commonly present at this time.
Once pets start to go outside, new worm infections can be picked up. Routine worming is then advisable at at least 3 monthly intervals or more often if there are very young children in the family.
Responsible dog ownership should involve picking up and disposal of faeces, together with regular worming. Foxes are now plentiful in urban situations and commonly carry many different worms which may be passed on to dogs.
Fleas are the most usual source of tapeworm infestation. Cats, because of their fastidious grooming habits, are particularly prone. If fleas are found, then measures for their control must be taken as well as appropriate worming. Tapeworm infestation can also occur through hunting or scavenging.
In addition, lungworm is becoming increasingly common in the East Midlands. Lungworm is only infectious to dogs. It is a very dangerous infection and can be fatal. We therefore recommend regular preventative treatment for all dogs with either Advocate spot-on or Milbemax tablets.
We recommend regular preventative treatment against fleas, roundworm and tapeworm for both dogs and cats as well as lungworm for dogs.
Our recommended treatment protocol is applying monthly Advocate spot-on against fleas, roundworm (and lungworm) and in addition, a 6-monthly treatment against tapeworm with Droncit tablets, injection or spot-on.